Ready to break the endless cycle of dragon and Arisen? Discover how to unlock Dragon’s Dogma 2’s elusive true ending-where a daring choice, a hidden weapon, and a shocking sacrifice lead you beyond the final battle into a mysterious postgame world filled with new quests, bosses, and secrets. Prepare to rewrite fate and experience the adventure like never before.
In this Dragon’s Dogma 2 guide, we’ll walk you through how to get the true ending. We’ll also – in case you’re the type who wants to know all outcomes – show you how to get the good and bad endings.
(Spoiler warning: This post contains major spoilers for the ending of Dragon’s Dogma 2.)
How to get the bad ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To get the bad ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2, simply choose to walk away from the Dragon during the main quest “Legacy” when given the option to fight or flee. Confirm your decision to run away, and you will lose control of your character. This leads to a cutscene where you are crowned as the new Sovran of Vernworth in a somber and nearly empty throne room, followed by the credits. This ending is straightforward and does not unlock the game’s endgame content or New Game Plus mode.
The bad ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is almost comically simple to get.
Once you defeat the great titan during “The Guardian Gigantus” quest, follow the marker all the way to the original prison camp that you started the game in, in southern Agamen Volcanic Island. Before you do anything else, though, make an inn save at the nearby inn.
When you’re ready, climb the tower and view the cutscenes. The quest will change to “Legacy” and you’ll face down the massive dragon that turned you into the Arisen in the first place. You’ll follow this exact path to get to the other two endings as well. However, for the bad ending, simply walk away from the dragon.
Confirm with the boss that you’re running away and you’ll lose control of your character. You’ll then see the Vernworth royal chamber, where you’ll take the throne in a room that’s almost empty. You’ll get some credits before the game kicks you back to the main menu where you can reload your last inn save and try again.
How to get the good ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To get the good ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you need to reach the main quest “Legacy” and choose to fight the dragon instead of fleeing. When the dragon appears, attack him with any weapon, which triggers a flight to the final boss arena. Defeat the dragon by repeatedly attacking its head until its heart is exposed, then strike the heart until the weak spot closes, repeating this cycle until the dragon dies. After the battle, you will return to Vernworth Castle for a celebratory coronation ceremony where you become the Sovran of Vermund, marking the good ending and unlocking New Game Plus options.
To get the good ending of Dragon’s Dogma 2, follow the steps until you reach the “Legacy” quest.
Instead of running away from the dragon, attack him with any weapon. He’ll throw you on his back and fly you to the final boss arena. Stay put and prepare yourself for a fight.
When you land, just deal with the great dragon like you would any other drake. Stab or shoot his head until his heart eventually opens up. When you see the heart open, beat on it until his weakspot closes up again. Repeat this process until he dies.
After the dragon’s death, you’ll see a new cutscene where you, the Arisen, walk into the royal court of Vernworth, surrounded by subjects. Here you can sit on the throne and wait for the credits to go by. When the screen fades, you’ll get the “Peace” Trophy or Achievement. This will kick you back to the main menu, where you’ll now see that you have a new option, allowing you to start new game plus.
Now you can either start that new game plus and override your save, or you could reload your inn save one last time to get the true ending and see the endgame (which will eventually force you to start new game plus anyway).
If you kill the dragon, make your way into the courtroom, and decide you actually want to get the true ending instead, talk to the Pathfinder (the ghost guy) two times and he’ll send you back in time to when you were on the dragon’s back. You can find him seated at the table in the throne room.
How to get the true ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To get the true ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you must choose to fight the dragon during the final main quest, Legacy. After defeating the dragon, instead of sitting on the throne at the coronation, speak to the Pathfinder who will send you back to the dragon flight sequence. While riding the dragon, crawl to its glowing heart and use the Empowered Godsbane Blade on yourself. This act kills both you and the dragon, breaking the eternal cycle and transporting you to the Unmoored World, a postgame area with new quests and challenges. Completing these tasks and investigating the final red beam at the Seafloor Shrine will trigger the true ending cutscene and unlock New Game+ mode.
Before you start your way toward the true ending, you need to be absolutely sure of three things:
- You’ve completed every quest you want to and gathered every item you want
- You’ve placed a variety of portcrystals around the map
- You’re at least level 40
If you tick all those boxes, go ahead and make your way up to the dragon and the “Legacy” quest. When the dragon asks you what you want to do, attack him. Once you’re on his back, start moving forward along his spine and crawl over to his heart.
As you get close, you’ll start to feel your controller vibrate, and you’ll notice a big glow from both the dragon’s heart and your own. Open your inventory and look for the Empowered Godsbane Blade. Select “use” and then hit the attack button to “use on self.” You’ll stab yourself in the heart with the blade, killing both you and the great dragon.
You’ll wake in a version of the Dragon’s Dogma 2 world map absent any water: the Unmoored World. Congratulations. You’ve finally made it to the endgame – and seen the Dragon’s Dogma 2 title card! Now it’s time to save everyone.
What secret choices unlock the true ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To unlock the true ending of Dragon’s Dogma 2, you must first choose to fight the dragon during the final Legacy quest instead of fleeing. While riding on the dragon’s back in the flight sequence before the battle, you need to climb around to the dragon’s heart, which glows and pulses. Then, open your inventory and use the Empowered Godsbane Blade on yourself while positioned over the dragon’s heart. This sacrificial act kills both you and the dragon, sending you into the Unmoored World-a postgame area where you can complete new quests and ultimately trigger the true ending by activating a final red beacon at the Seafloor Shrine. If you initially slay the dragon and miss this, you can speak to the Pathfinder in the coronation ceremony to be sent back in time for another chance to perform the sacrifice and unlock the true ending.
What are the key decisions that lead to the true ending in Dragon’s Dogma 2
The key decisions to unlock the true ending of Dragon’s Dogma 2 are as follows:
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During the main quest “Legacy,” when the dragon appears, choose to fight it instead of fleeing.
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After attacking the dragon, you will be flown to the final boss arena. Defeat the dragon in battle.
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At the coronation ceremony following the battle, do not sit on the throne. Instead, speak to the Pathfinder sitting near the throne. He will offer to send you back to the moment before the dragon fight to try again.
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During the flight on the dragon’s back, climb around to its glowing heart. Open your inventory and use the Empowered Godsbane Blade on yourself while positioned near the dragon’s heart. This sacrificial act plunges both you and the dragon into the sea, triggering the true ending sequence.
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You will awaken in the “Unmoored World,” an apocalyptic alternate version of the game world with new quests and bosses. Completing this section leads to the final true ending, breaking the cycle of fate and renewing the world.
These choices break the recurring cycle between the Arisen and the dragon, granting free will and a renewed world beyond the predetermined fate imposed by the Great Will.
